In a rather anticlimactic moment, I handed over the finished “Roads” quilt to Duncan, washed and dried and ready for snuggling.
It feels strange to be done with it. I’ve been working on it for so long.
I don’t think Duncan quite believed me when I told him it was done and he could have it.
Not that it took him very long to get over the shock.
And you all were right. I don’t notice my mistakes at all. I’m just left feeling super proud of myself for having made it.
Even if it took me two years from idea to completion.
Making Plans
- The “Roads” quilt pattern is found in The Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns.
- Daydreaming
- Trying out the pattern, Choosing fabrics
- Rounding out the fabric selection
Sewing the Quilt Top
Quilting & Finishing
If you don’t mind, I’ll take a little break from quilting for a while.
Not too long of course, because there are another three kids already putting in their quilt orders.
I love it! That picture of Duncan snuggling on the couch reminds me of when I got my first trumpet: some gifts make you so excited, you want to take them to bed. I’m so glad the quilt is more comfortable!
I’m not a quilter but can appreciate the hugeness and awesomeness of your project. Well done!
I am “not a quilter” either.
But getting out of my comfort zone is what this blogging journey is all about.
It is lovely, Jodi. Congratulations on a job done, and done well. I’m sure it will be treasured– after all, it’s not just a quilt, it’s the roof of a secret cave, a map to treasure and a racetrack for matchbox cars.
You are inspiring me to try some quilting myself.
Well done! You SHOULD be proud! It’s beautiful!
It’s lovely, Jodi–nice work!
Love this quilt, I’m scared to try and make my own like this, but I kind of want to. Claire
You could try it on a smaller scale.
A crib size perhaps, like this one?
I did this project precisely because it scared me, but I’m crazy like that.
I love the road quilt and would love to make it for my grandson who is 10 months old. So i figure if I start now, he will have in 2 years. I found the pattern you used in Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns for twin size. I was wondering how much fabric you used. The pattern calls for 18 light fat quarters, 18 dark fat quarters and 4 yards of fabric for road. Thirty six fat quarters seems like way too much fabric. I see you used 10 colors plus gray. How much of the each did you use? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I think the high number has more to do with getting a good variety if prints. I bought a yard each and it was way too much.